Jam Session/Open House
Sunday - August 11 1 - 5 PM
Edwards-Franklin House
The Surry County Historical Society will host an Old-time Music Jam at the Edwards- Franklin House on Sunday, August 11th from 1pm until 5pm. Come hear the sounds of Surry's past (and present) while enjoying the unique historical surroundings of the restored Farmhouse. Musicians will play fiddle tunes from around the county and the surrounding areas with old-style claw hammer banjo and guitar to accompany. All levels of musicians are welcome to attend. The house will be open to the public for self-guided tours. This event is free to the public.
The historic Edwards-Franklin House is located at 4132 Haystack Road, Mount Airy, North Carolina 27030.
For more information, contact Mecca Lowe at 336-927-3211 or meccajean.alowe@gmail.com
Sunday - August 11 1 - 5 PM
Edwards-Franklin House
The Surry County Historical Society will host an Old-time Music Jam at the Edwards- Franklin House on Sunday, August 11th from 1pm until 5pm. Come hear the sounds of Surry's past (and present) while enjoying the unique historical surroundings of the restored Farmhouse. Musicians will play fiddle tunes from around the county and the surrounding areas with old-style claw hammer banjo and guitar to accompany. All levels of musicians are welcome to attend. The house will be open to the public for self-guided tours. This event is free to the public.
The historic Edwards-Franklin House is located at 4132 Haystack Road, Mount Airy, North Carolina 27030.
For more information, contact Mecca Lowe at 336-927-3211 or meccajean.alowe@gmail.com
Events
The Surry County Historical Society hosts several programs each year on a variety of topics of interest to local history enthusiasts. This page will be updated as program information becomes available.
Programs
Please check this page and follow us on Facebook for information about upcoming programs.
Programs
Please check this page and follow us on Facebook for information about upcoming programs.
2019 Programs
Open House Dates TBD
The Edwards-Franklin House, 4132 Haystack Road, Mount Airy, NC 27030,
will be open the following dates for the public to tour. A docent will be on-site from 1-5 pm.
The Edwards-Franklin House, 4132 Haystack Road, Mount Airy, NC 27030,
will be open the following dates for the public to tour. A docent will be on-site from 1-5 pm.
Yearly Events
- Regional History Week
The Surry County Historical Society is proud to participate, along with other organizations, in a week of educational experiences for school groups that bring to life activities and traditions of bygone times. - Sonker Festival October 5, 2019
The Sonker Festival is held each year on the first Saturday of October at the Edwards Franklin House from 1 - 5 PM - rain (not hurricanes) or shine. It features the deep-dish pies, known as sonker, displays of local crafts and historical collections as well as traditional music performed by musicians from the area. The festival is held at the Edwards Franklin House.
- Annual Meeting - TBD
More information for making reservations will be published later.
